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Mountain Glory is a McDowell County tradition being held the 2nd Saturday in October. Another tradition is the Master …
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Where Would You Like to Go on an Extension Gardener Travel Adventure?
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Keep the Repellent Handy
Although hurricane Dorian has come and gone for most of us, its rainfall has likely left standing water in …
2020 – NC State Extension Gardener Travel Study Adventure to Spain
THE GARDENS OF CATALONIA, APRIL 23-30, 2020 This trip has enough people registered that it is a definite go, but there are …
Taking Care of Storm Damaged Trees
Storm Damaged Trees in the Landscape Many trees are damaged or killed by Hurricanes. Use this guide in reviewing options and …
Managing Flooded Landscapes
High winds, storm surge, and flooding can devastate your garden and landscape. Safety first- check for downed electrical wires and …
Managing Storm and Disaster Damage in Landscapes and Nurseries
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2019 Fall Edition of the Extension Gardener Newsletter Available Now
Get your free copy of the Latest Edition of our national award-winning newsletter! With information on: planting spring-flowering bulbs; adding native Virginia …
Garden Flooded? What to Toss? What to Cook? DO NOT EAT ANYTHING RAW!
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How to Protect Your Beehives From Mosquito Spraying Following a Hurricane
How beekeepers can minimize the effects on their hives The devil is in the details, most of which are under …
Webinar: Impact of Flood Water on Vegetable Garden Produce and Soil
Webinar Recording Examine the danger of bacterial and chemical contamination of vegetable gardens that have been flooded. Identify potential problems, …
Recovering from the storm: Resources for Woodland and Forest Landowners
Hurricanes can cause significant damage to forest and timber land through wind and flooding. The first priority is to …
Fall Gardening Demonstration
Just because days are getting shorter and mornings are cooler, doesn’t mean your gardening adventure has to end. Plant …
Pesticide Re-Certification Class
On Monday, September 9, 2019, there will be a commercial and private pesticide license re-certification class from 1–5 p.m. 1–3 …
2019 ACGA Conference, Indianapolis, in 09/12/2019
The American Community Gardening Association 40th Annual Conference Indianapolis, IN Sep 12-15 …
A Gardener's Guide to Soil Testing
Newly revised and recently released by Lucy Bradley and Deanna Osmond, this publication, originally written by Erv Evans, explains …
A Gardeners Guide to Protecting Water Quality
Originally authored by Erv Evans, A Gardeners Guide to Protecting Water Quality, is now newly revised by Lucy Bradley …
Corpse Flower Bloomed on August 1, 2019
“Lupin,” the corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) at the NC State University Department of Horticultural Science bloomed on August 1 …
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